Conditions Finder

More and more people in Norfolk and surrounding areas are living with long term conditions, such as diabetes and heart disease. You may have just been diagnosed with a long term condition and want to read some information about what that means for you or you may want some quick information to manage a short term health issue. Either way you will find the information that you need here.

You can search for a range of health conditions in the A-Z listing below. The conditions pages will also link you to the services that NCH&C provide that are related to that condition.

Alopecia (hair loss)Alopecia is the medical term that describes a loss of hair and sometimes baldness.

Schizophrenia

Mental healthMental health is about how we think, feel and behave. One in four people in the UK has a mental health problem at some point, which can affect their daily life, relationships or physical health.

Sciatica

Back painBack pain is common and affects most people at some point in their life. It usually feels like an ache, tension or stiffness in your back.

Sedation

AnaesthesiaAnaesthesia means "loss of sensation". Medications that cause anaesthesia are called anaesthetics.

Seizures

EpilepsyEpilepsy affects the brain and causes repeated seizures, also known as fits.

Sensorineural hearing loss

Hearing impairmentHearing impairment, or deafness, is when your hearing is affected by a condition or injury. Some people are born with a hearing loss while others may develop it as they get older.

Serum

BlistersA blister is a small pocket of fluid in the upper layers of the skin.

Sexual health

ContraceptionContraception is the use of hormones, devices or surgery to prevent a woman from becoming pregnant. It allows couples to choose if and when they want to have a baby.

Sexually transmitted infection

CondomsCondoms are a form of barrier contraception. They prevent pregnancy by stopping sperm from reaching an egg.

Genital herpesGenital herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1 or type 2. It causes painful blisters to appear on the genitals and the surrounding areas.

Genital wartsGenital warts are small fleshy growths, bumps or skin changes that appear on or around the genital or anal area. Genital warts are the result of a viral skin infection that is caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).

GonorrhoeaGonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria called Neisseria gonorrhoeae or gonococcus. It used to be known as "the clap".

Sexually transmitted infections

ChlamydiaChlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the UK.

ContraceptionContraception is the use of hormones, devices or surgery to prevent a woman from becoming pregnant. It allows couples to choose if and when they want to have a baby.

SyphilisSyphilis is a bacterial infection that is usually passed on through having sex with someone who is infected.

Shortness of breath

Atrial fibrillationAtrial fibrillation is a heart condition that causes an irregular and often abnormally fast heart rate.

Shoulder pain

Back painBack pain is common and affects most people at some point in their life. It usually feels like an ache, tension or stiffness in your back.

Skin abscess

AbscessAn abscess is a painful collection of pus that is caused by a bacterial infection.

Skin condition

PsoriasisPsoriasis is a skin condition that causes red, flaky, crusty patches of skin covered with silvery scales. The condition is not infectious and most people are affected only in small patches on their body.

Sleepiness

Parkinsons diseaseParkinson’s disease is a condition in which part of the brain becomes progressively more damaged over many years (a progressive neurological condition).

Slipped disc

Back painBack pain is common and affects most people at some point in their life. It usually feels like an ache, tension or stiffness in your back.

StammeringStammering, or stuttering, is a relatively common speech problem that occurs in childhood and can persist into adulthood.

Spinal anaesthesia

AnaesthesiaAnaesthesia means "loss of sensation". Medications that cause anaesthesia are called anaesthetics.

Sprains

Sports injuriesPlaying sport and doing regular exercise is good for your health, but sometimes you can injure yourself.

STI

ChlamydiaChlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the UK.

CondomsCondoms are a form of barrier contraception. They prevent pregnancy by stopping sperm from reaching an egg.

ContraceptionContraception is the use of hormones, devices or surgery to prevent a woman from becoming pregnant. It allows couples to choose if and when they want to have a baby.

Genital herpesGenital herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1 or type 2. It causes painful blisters to appear on the genitals and the surrounding areas.

Genital wartsGenital warts are small fleshy growths, bumps or skin changes that appear on or around the genital or anal area. Genital warts are the result of a viral skin infection that is caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).

GonorrhoeaGonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria called Neisseria gonorrhoeae or gonococcus. It used to be known as "the clap".

SyphilisSyphilis is a bacterial infection that is usually passed on through having sex with someone who is infected.

Stomach cramps

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) is a common condition of the digestive system and can cause bouts of stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhoea and constipation.

Strains

Sports injuriesPlaying sport and doing regular exercise is good for your health, but sometimes you can injure yourself.

Stress

AnginaAngina is a heart condition that is caused when the blood supply to the muscles of the heart is restricted. It usually occurs when the arteries that supply the heart become hardened and narrowed.

Stress incontinence

Urinary incontinenceUrinary incontinence is the unintentional passing of urine. It is a very common problem and is thought to affect more than 50 million people in the developed world.

Stroke

AnginaAngina is a heart condition that is caused when the blood supply to the muscles of the heart is restricted. It usually occurs when the arteries that supply the heart become hardened and narrowed.

AtaxiaAtaxia is a condition that causes a loss of physical co-ordination. It is usually caused by damage to a part of the brain called the cerebellum, but it may also result from damage to other parts of the nervous system.

Cardiovascular diseaseCardiovascular disease (CVD) is a general term for a disease of the heart or blood vessels. Blood flow to the heart, brain or body is reduced because of: a blood clot (thrombosis) or
a build-up of fatty deposits inside an artery

CholesterolCholesterol is a fatty substance known as a lipid and is vital for the normal functioning of the body. It is mainly made by the liver but can also be found in some foods we eat.

EmbolismAn embolism is a foreign body, such as a blood clot or an air bubble, that travels through the bloodstream and becomes lodged in a blood vessel, blocking the flow of blood.

High blood pressureKnown as the 'silent killer', high blood pressure rarely has obvious symptoms.

Transient ischaemic attackA transient ischaemic attack (TIA), or 'mini-stroke', is caused by a temporary fall in the blood supply to part of the brain, leading to a lack of oxygen to the brain. This can cause symptoms that are similar to a stroke, although they don’t last as long.

Stuttering

StammeringStammering, or stuttering, is a relatively common speech problem that occurs in childhood and can persist into adulthood.

Subarachnoid haemorrhage

Brain aneurysmAn aneurysm is a bulge in a blood vessel that's caused by a weakness in the blood vessel wall.

Brain haemorrhageA subarachnoid haemorrhage is a type of stroke caused by bleeding in and around the brain. Subarachnoid haemorrhages account for around 1 in 20 of all strokes in England.

Sugar

DiabetesDiabetes is a long-term condition caused by too much glucose, a type of sugar, in the blood. It is also known as diabetes mellitus.

Superbug

MRSAMRSA is a type of bacterial infection that is resistant to a number of widely used antibiotics. This means it can be more difficult to treat than other bacterial infections.

Supraventricular tachycardia

Heart palpitationsHeart palpitations are heartbeats that suddenly become noticeable. Your heart may feel like it is pounding, fluttering or beating irregularly, often for just a few seconds or minutes.

Surgery

AmputationAn amputation is the surgical removal of part of the body, usually a leg or an arm.

AnaesthesiaAnaesthesia means "loss of sensation". Medications that cause anaesthesia are called anaesthetics.

Sweat gland

AbscessAn abscess is a painful collection of pus that is caused by a bacterial infection.

Swelling

Sprains and strainsSprains and strains are a very common type of injury that affect the muscles and ligaments. Ligaments are strong bands of tissue around joints that connect one bone to another. They help to keep the bones together and stable.

Symptomatic epilepsy

EpilepsyEpilepsy affects the brain and causes repeated seizures, also known as fits.